• Breaking Barriers

    5 Steps to Breaking Barriers in Your Life

    Last week, I ventured out and decided to try something new. A coworker invited me to go with her to a spin class. I had seen many videos on social media, they looked great and fun. I love to dance, so I thought this would be great. Got to the class, the staff was very accommodating and helpful, I was nervous. So I got through the class and I learned some things about myself, 1- I am not that coordinated, 2 – you never know what you will or will not like until you try it, no matter the opinions of others, 3 – when you fall (yes, I fell…

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    Things are Not Always What They Seem

    There’s a saying that goes, the grass is always greener on the other side, but the other part to that is, you never know what your neighbors had to go through to get that grass. Many times we perceive things that are not always so. Social media is big for this, we see what people post on their social media and sometimes it may seem that they have it all figured out. They knew what they wanted to be when they grew up, they identified their gifts right from birth, they came out of college making “bank”, they are courageous and nothing bothers them, etc etc. Everyone has a story,…

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    How Much Do You Trust Him?

    With the threat of Irma brewing in the Atlantic at its alarming force and not really knowing where it could go, I’m sure everyone is wondering what next. Life can be such a world wind at times, it starts out calm and then it seems to spiral out of control fast. You go from living your best life to learning about a layoff, infertility issues, family sickness, or divorce. Life hits hard and you don’t know what to do, you question, sometimes begin to worry, and then begin to pray. There then becomes a point in time when you have to ask yourself, how much do you truly trust God?…

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    Satisfied

    I was riding in the car headed to work the other day, listening to music. One of my favorite songs came on, Satisfied by the Walls Group. It’s amazing how many times you can listen to something, and each time it has a different effect. This particular day as I drove and listened to this song, it was such a blessing to me. We all struggle with different things in our lives that we are striving to overcome. God will send a word to you that is truly timely. This day, this song reminded me that at the end of the day it’s truly about loving and honoring God, all…